2015 TOYOTA PRIUS wheel

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity

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Tire related termMeaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire

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Tire related termMeaning
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire

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*: Table 1
 Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI) The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
ABS ........................................... 301
Active head restraint ............... 101
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 332
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................ 348
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 343
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 145
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 150
Airbag warning light............... 505
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 145
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 150
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 156
General airbag precautions ... 150
Knee airbag ........................... 141
Locations of airbags .............. 141
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 155
Proper driving posture ........... 139
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 145
Side airbag precautions ........ 150
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 145
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 150
SRS airbags .......................... 141
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 615 Antenna .................................... 406
Anti-lock brake system ........... 301
Armrest ..................................... 377
Assist grips .............................. 378
Audio input
*............................. 358
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning system ......... 332
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 348
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 343
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 258
Automatic light control
system .................................... 253
AUX port
*................................. 358
Auxiliary box .................... 369, 383
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Steering wheelAdjustment ............................ 118
Audio switches
*
Storage feature......................... 363
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 567
Sun visors................................. 370
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............. 269
Driving mode selectswitch .................................. 207
Eco drive mode switch .......... 207
Emergency flasher switch ..... 494
EV drive mode switch............ 202
Fog light switch ..................... 259
Hazard light switch ................494
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 268
Ignition switch........................ 195
Light switches........................ 253
Power door lock switch ...........88
“POWER” switch ................... 195
Power window switch ............ 125
Pre-collision braking off switch .................................. 309
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 448
Ventilation switch .................. 345
Window lock switch ............... 125
Wipers and washer switch .... 261 Tail lights
Switch ................................... 253
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 137
Tire inflation pressure ............. 457
Tire information Glossary ................................ 594
Size ....................................... 590
Tire identification number...... 589
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 592
Tire pressure warning system ............................ 446, 509
Tires Chains ................................... 325
Checking ............................... 446
If you have a flat tire.............. 537
Inflation pressure .................. 457
Inflation pressure sensor....... 447
Information ............................ 587
Replacing .............................. 537
Rotating tires ......................... 446
Size ....................................... 581
Snow tires ............................. 323
Spare tire .............................. 537
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 446, 509
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Warning messages .................. 517
WasherChecking ............................... 438
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 323
Switch............................ 261, 265
Washing and waxing ............... 404
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 322
Load limits ............................. 322
Weight ................................... 572
Wheels ...................................... 461
Window glasses ....................... 125
Window lock switch ................. 125
Windows
Power windows ..................... 125
Rear window defogger .......... 352
Washer .......................... 261, 265
Windshield wipers ................... 261
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................86
Replacing the battery ............ 464
WMA disc
*
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.